Lifestyle briefs -- Published Dec. 10, 2012

Columbia State Historic Park will have weekend holiday events for Miner's Christmas on Saturday and Sunday. Merry Merchants will display their wares Friday.

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Columbia State Historic Park will have weekend holiday events for Miner's Christmas on Saturday and Sunday. Merry Merchants will display their wares Friday.

Information: (209) 536-1672.

A Mature Driver Safety class for people 55 and older will be Thursday and Jan. 19. Training provides a DMV certificate valid for three years, eligibility for a discount on auto insurance, and information helpful for passing license renewal exams. Call for prices and times.

Information: (209) 472-7233 or californiasafety.org.

The application deadline for the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County Women's Opportunity Awards is Saturday. The program assists women with primary financial responsibility for their families to obtain skills training and education needed to improve employment status. Award money may be used for any educational cost.

Email application requests to starfish0406@sbcglobal.net.

Information: soroptimist.org.

Central California School of Italian Language & Culture classes will be from Jan. 18 through March 19. For more information visititalianschoolofstockton.com or call (209) 477-9807.

The AAUW Calaveras Scholarship Trust is accepting College Scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors attending college or vocational school and women returning to college to complete or pursue a degree. The deadline is April 1.

Applications: Beth (209) 728-8905 or hrmadmin@hrmconsulting.com.

Animal Rescue of Tracy and Petfinder.com are trying to place cats and dogs into foster homes by Christmas for the national Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays program. All needed supplies and veterinary care will be provided.

Students must be able to read English. Each session includes a topic of the day, shared reading, activities and conversation.

Information: (209) 937-8221 or (866) 805-7323.

ACT Spay/Neuter, a non-profit clinic at 327 E. Alpine Ave., Stockton, hosts "Caturday" on the second Saturday of each month.

Neutering for male cats are $36 and male kittens are $30. Female cat spaying costs $56, and female kitten spaying is $40. Rabies or FVRCP vaccinations can be added for $5. Space is limited.

Information and reservations: (209) 462-SPAY.

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